PORT 377
Methods of Portuguese Teaching
Spanish and Portuguese
College of Humanities
Course Description
Methods for planning Portuguese language and culture instruction, teaching communicative skills, and assessing students' learning. Course is geared toward instructors at K-12 as well as university level.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Instructor's consent.
Title
Select and evaluate textbooks
Learning Outcome
<p>Select and evaluate textbooks for teaching Portuguese.</p>
Title
Discuss historical trends in methodologies
Learning Outcome
<p>Discuss historical trends and methodologies in the teaching of foreign languages.</p>
Title
Differentiate instruction
Learning Outcome
<p>Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse students, including Spanish speakers.</p>
Title
Plan and implement instruction
Learning Outcome
<p>Plan and implement units and lessons incorporating the <i>World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, </i>as well as grammar and vocabulary, in a thematic context</p>
Title
Create and adapt assessments
Learning Outcome
<p>Create and adapt formative and summative assessments, including tests, project, rubrics and portfolios, to assess language and culture learning and to inform instruction</p>
Title
Apply technological tools
Learning Outcome
<p>Apply technological tools for teaching languages and cultures, as well as for collaborating with colleagues in professional communities.</p>
